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Double face of DCB in clinical practice
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the dual aspects of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in clinical practice through diverse case studies. Topics include DCB use in left main STEMI, OCT-guided management of in-stent restenosis, expanding indications for complex PCI, and challenges such as DCB failure and decision-making between drug-eluting balloons...
Safe management of assisted PCI : what can go wrong
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the complexities and potential complications associated with assisted PCI in this session. Topics include challenges such as microaxial pump kinks, technical aspects of IMPELLA device deployment, and the management of high-risk PCI cases including patients with prior TAVI, highlighting strategies to mitigate risks during protected...
Uncovering ischaemia mechanisms with intracoronary imaging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session delves into the complex mechanisms of ischaemia through the lens of intracoronary imaging, highlighting challenging cases such as very-long, complex woven coronary syndromes, unusual ACS presentations, and the nuanced interplay between physiology and imaging in diagnosing angina in pulmonary hypertension with left main compression.
Assessment of vasomotor coronary disorders in the cathlab
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session focuses on the invasive assessment of vasomotor coronary disorders within the catheterization laboratory. It reviews clinical profiles, endothelial function evaluation using acetylcholine and advanced hemodynamic methods, coronary volume analysis, and refined classification of coronary spasm, enhancing diagnostic accuracy in patients with suspected ischemia and...
When transcatheter LAA closure becomes challenging
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses the technical and clinical challenges encountered during transcatheter left atrial appendage (LAA) closure, including management of peri-device leaks, alternative access routes like transhepatic approaches, complications following surgical closures, and rare procedural adversities such as accidental aortic puncture.
Management of calcified lesions in challenging scenarios
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session presents complex cases involving calcified coronary lesions in challenging clinical scenarios including STEMI, bifurcation lesions, tortuosity, and concurrent TAVI procedures. It demonstrates integrative strategies such as rota-lithotripsy and addresses decision-making processes in managing calcification beyond the coronaries to optimize patient outcomes.
Interventions for heart failure: shock and beyond
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on interventions for heart failure, this session presents data on mitral regurgitation post-alcohol septal ablation, outcomes from high-risk PCI supported by Impella CP, evolving trends in ECMO utilization for cardiogenic shock, and six-month patient outcomes guided by shock team management strategies.
TAVI: new approach
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session introduces new frontiers in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), including artificial intelligence-enabled systems and minimalist, radiation-free approaches guided by echocardiography. It covers complex procedural techniques such as axillary access under TEE guidance, precision snaring, and managing challenging anatomies, emphasizing advancements in safety and efficacy...
Best cases in stable CAD
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session showcases exemplary cases in stable coronary artery disease, emphasizing complex diagnostic and therapeutic challenges such as ambiguous angiographic findings, refractory vasospastic angina, catastrophic no-reflow phenomena, and the application of physiology-guided PCI and coronary sinus reducers.
Optimal timing of aspirin discontinuation: when early is too early?
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session critically evaluates the optimal timing for aspirin discontinuation after PCI, discussing outcomes of aspirin-free strategies initiated within one month versus three months post-procedure. It considers differential effects of DAPT duration based on ACS presentation and bleeding risk, supported by meta-analyses and real-world data to...
New data in DCB outcomes
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore emerging evidence on drug-coated balloon (DCB) outcomes, featuring intravascular lithotripsy combined with DCB in calcified small vessels, OCT-guided PCI registries, predictors of angiographic success post-sirolimus-coated balloon angioplasty, and clinical impact in multivessel coronary artery disease management.
New frontiers - The evolving role of nurses and allied professionals
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session explores the evolving role of nurses and allied professionals in interventional cardiology, addressing challenges in role definitions, collaborative responsibilities with physicians, and strategies for professional recognition and safety enhancement within the cath lab environment.
Bifurcation PCI with complications - Part 1
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session addresses complications encountered during bifurcation PCI through real-world cases involving stent dislodgement, entrapped guidewires, failed wiring techniques, and fractured devices. It highlights technical rescue maneuvers, the role of intravascular imaging, and long-term challenges encountered in managing complex bifurcation lesions to improve procedural success and...
New devices for structural interventions
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Explore the latest advancements in structural interventions with a focus on novel devices and their early clinical outcomes. This session reviews cutting-edge technologies including balloon-expandable TAVI, percutaneous mechanical aspiration for infective endocarditis, and emerging transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement systems, alongside multicenter evaluations of TEER devices in...
Redo TAVI challenges
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Focused on the complexities of redo transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), this session covers innovative techniques such as jailed-balloon to prevent sinus sequestration, CT-guided emergency valve-in-valve procedures, alternative access routes, and strategies to manage coronary occlusion risks during multiple valve interventions.
AI adoption in the cathlab of tomorrow - Intravascular imaging applications
20 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This session examines the integration of artificial intelligence in intravascular imaging within the cath lab, identifying unmet needs in OCT interpretation, exploring AI's role in enhancing procedural decision-making and trust, and discussing barriers to implementation such as prediction reliability and clinical actionability.
How can we improve the management of aortic stenosis in 2026?
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
As aortic stenosis management continues to evolve, this EuroPCR 2026 session looks ahead to the challenges and opportunities shaping clinical practice in 2026. From implementing the latest guidelines in daily care to refining the timing of intervention, the discussion focuses on how earlier identification and treatment...
From referral to discharge: European consensus on the TAVI care pathway
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
Across Europe, TAVI programmes are under increasing pressure from rising demand, capacity limits and referral barriers. This EuroPCR 2026 session presents the European consensus on the TAVI care pathway and explores how data-driven, standardised approaches can optimise the patient journey from referral to discharge.
Bringing together clinicians,...
DCB in contemporary PCI: evidence, technique and physiology-guided decision-making
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the evolving role of drug-coated balloons (DCB) in contemporary PCI, highlighting how growing clinical evidence, refined procedural strategies and physiology-guided tools are reshaping everyday practice.
The discussion reviews the latest data supporting DCB use, including long-term outcomes from major registries and trials...
Evolving bifurcation treatment practices: DCB, angio-based FFR and side branch optimisation
19 May 2026 – From EuroPCR 2026
This EuroPCR 2026 session explores the evolving landscape of bifurcation PCI, focusing on drug-coated balloon (DCB) strategies, angio-based fractional flow reserve (FFR) and side branch optimisation. It highlights how new evidence and physiology-guided tools are reshaping decision-making in this complex lesion subset.
Discussions include insights from the...
